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Grand Rapids Western Little League

Mission

Western Little League is an organization created under the umbrella of Little League International, Incorporated.  We are part of District 9 with 23 leagues served.  Western Little League is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “promote, develop, supervise and voluntarily assist the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball".  Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being.  By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty Western Little League’s Baseball and Softball programs are designed to develop superior citizens rather than just superior athletes.

Offered Programs

  Tee Ball & Coach Pitch:

Mush Ball Baseball is for Boys and Girls 4-5 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding.  This division uses soft baseballs and hit off a tee.
Tee Ball Baseball is for Boys and Girls 6-7 years old.  Players use soft baseballs and play some Coach Pitch.  Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching. The primary goals of Mush Ball & Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork.

  AAA & Minor League Baseball and Softball:

AAA: Boys and Girls ages 7-8.  Use regulation Baseballs and all pitches are thrown by a Player or Coach.  Rules of the game may be varied to accommodate the need for teaching.  
Minor League: Player ages 9 & 10.  Baseball division for Boys and Softball division for Girls.  All players in this division must attend our player evaluation and a draft will be held to balance out teams.

  Major League Baseball and Softball:

Player ages 11 & 12.  Baseball division for Boys and Softball division for Girls.  Returning 12 year old's will be on the same team as they were the previous year, all 11 year old's will be drafted.  **All 11 year old's will need to participate in our player evaluations, along with any 12 year old's new to Western Little League.

  50/70 Intermediate Baseball:
Player ages 13.  Baseball division for Boys division.
  Junior League Baseball and Softball:
Player ages 13 & 14.  Baseball division for Boys and Softball division for Girls.

  Senior League Baseball and Softball:
Player ages 15 & 16.  Baseball division for Boys and Softball division for Girls.

   

If you have questions or special requests, please email us at [email protected].

Contact Us

Address:

Western Little League
P.O. BOX 140731
Grand Rapids, MI 49514

Email: [email protected]

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Position

Name

President

Jeremy Bouwhuis

[email protected]

VP/ Safety- Info Officer

Spencer Brown

[email protected]
 Treasurer Tony Scmid[email protected]

Sponsorships

Sarah Breed-Jones

[email protected]
 SecretaryKatie Kirk[email protected]

Facilities

Matt Deaton[email protected]

Umpire in Chief

Will Hudon[email protected]
EquipmentJeff Gottleber [email protected]
Baseball

VP Boys Major

Ryan Waldhart

[email protected]

VP Boys Minor

Paul VanDyke

 [email protected]

VP Coach Pitch

Rob Conat[email protected]

VP AAA

Brian Wojczynski  [email protected]
VP T-Ball
Sam Waldhart[email protected]
Softball  

VP Majors SB

Charlie Vandervliet   [email protected]
VP Minors SBChris Porter[email protected]
VP AAA SBElyssa Host
[email protected]
VP Coach Pitch SB Matt Babcock [email protected]

VP T-Ball SB

Sam Waldhart[email protected]

Directors

Concessions Elaine Unrath [email protected]
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